The Henry S.G. Lindeman baby grand piano which has been situated in the South Gallery of the RiverBrink Art Museum for many years is moving to a new home with Music Niagara. In an example of two different cultural institutions working together for the mutual benefit of Niagara, this transfer of the 1908 baby grand piano will benefit both organizations: the museum will gain much needed exhibition space for its banner exhibition RiverBrink’s War of 1812 and the summer music festival will acquire a baby grand piano that will be used in its programming and rehearsals for many years to come.
Atis Bankas, Artistic Director of Music Niagara offered his appreciation to Riverbrink saying "This is a wonderful instrument with an important local history and provenance. It's terrific that we will be able to keep it in play, here in and around Niagara-on-the-Lake for the enjoyment of local audiences as well as our visitors. We offer our thanks to Riverbrink for their generosity and foresight in giving the piano yet another life."
David Aurandt, Director/Curator of RiverBrink Art Museum notes “Although the baby grand has visually anchored the South Gallery for a number of years, it was very rarely played. The museum is in a growth stage that requires more space for its exhibitions and lectures. We are very pleased to transfer ownership of the piano to Music Niagara. We look forward to the piano being enjoyed by the community at large."
The baby grand piano was moved the morning of March 28, under the watchful eyes of David Aurandt, Director/Curator, RiverBrink Art Museum and Chris Blake, Executive Director, Music Niagara.
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